Mini Training Camp on March 11-12

To make the Training Camp experience available to as many teammembers as possible we are planning a 'Mini' Training Camp on the weekend of March 11 & 12, 2006. This is will be be held in Champaign and offers a chance for riders to get in some long miles at a comfortable pace in preparation for the full camp on March 24-27. If you have never done a 100+ mile ride, here's an opportunity.

Tentative plans are as follows (please check back on details):

Ride date #1: Saturday March 11 - 100+ miles, route depends on winds; comfortable pace. (Optional short loop of 60-70 miles)

Ride date #2: Sunday March 12 - 60+ miles, route depends on winds; may ride organized moderate pace line at times.

Ride time: 9:00AM (both days)

Ride location: IMPE (both days)

Notes: Ride time grace period of 10 minutes. Generally, we won't ride if the roads are icy but otherwise is up to you to decide if you are comfortable with weather conditions (i.e., rain, wind).

Final Indoor TT Results

The local indoor TT series is done for the year. The final results have been compiled for those who want to view them. Download TT2006.pdf

Time to get on the road!

Team Helmet Order - March 6 Deadline

Karl has kindly arranged to get a nice deal on team helmets. A picture of the Bell Sweep R is show at left and you can see more detail at: http://www.bellbikehelmets.com. Color will be the black/Ti version shown.

Price for club members is only $59.00 for a new helmet with full warranty.

To order one contact Karl by March 6th.

Feb 8 Meeting Notes

For all that missed the first team meeting of 2006, here are the important notes:

Thanks to Tom for hosting.

Turn-out – Pretty good, 17 folks showed up. Jon, Tom, Christopher, Luke, Lindsay, Karl, Richard, Mark A., Josh, Maria, Grant, Ethan, Martin, Jamie, Rich, and Mark T.

Team goals – we’re more concerned with giving people who want to experience racing a team to ride with.

Team rides – Mark A. let everyone know that we will be attempting to plan a monthly ride for all team members to get together so we can stay acquainted with everyone and build some team unity. Also, the Wednesday night race was discussed.

Team race – There will be no C-U hosted race this year so more time should be spent on team-building and development.

Team kit – A manufacturer hasn’t been chosen yet, but there is interest in getting a new team kit. Mark will be working on that in the next couple of weeks so we can get the order out as soon as we can. We should have kits by mid-season if we stay on that plan.  Also, if there is enough interest in helmets, Karl mentioned that we could work out a team deal with Bell in Rantoul.

Team Dues – No team dues prices were discussed, but the topic was discussed. Mark mentioned that C-U Racing is going to cooperate with Pra! irie Cycling to combine efforts to support cycling in the area.

Team website – Mark A. is going to keep this site updated. We are still at www.c-uracing.net . We’ll be able to post to it to keep members abreast of races, rides and other information. New members need to let Mark know your email addresses so you can also receive a team note occasionally. Check the site for team info!

Team Training Camp – Rich discussed it, but I was out of the room so I didn’t get the info.

Indoor TT – Champaign Cycle has one more scheduled. Call the store to get signed up. Slots fill up fast.

Karl's Birthday Ride

If you are interested in a group ride this weekend, you can join Karl for a Birthday (52) Ride at 10AM Sunday Feb 12 at Kickapoo. His description ride:

"I'm planning a road ride sunday at 10 at the top of the hill at Kickapoo, its a birthday ride, doing my age in miles so it will be at least 52 miles. I'll be marking the road on sat so that we can zoom right through it."

If you are interested in more info, contact Karl by email

Indoor Time Trial #3

The Indoor Time Trial series continues in February with it's third event. Please call or stop by Champaign Cycle for more information. Reserve a spot on the schedule early as the slots fill up quickly.

Event date: Sun, February 19 2006

Event time: 8:30 AM

Event location: Champaign Cycle

Team Meeting: Wed 2/8 @ 8PM

C-U Racing Spring Organizational Meeting: team plans, new members, team kit and other items. Current members should attend. Those interested in joining the team are welcome.

Meeting date: Wed, February 8 2006

Meeting time: 8PM

Meeting location: Tom's House - 805 Hessel, Champaign Map

See you there!